Health
A reanalysis of the Henry Ford Health System study on 18,468 children from 2000 to 2016 found vaccinated children had higher rates across all 22 chronic diseases versus unvaccinated peers receiving a median 18 vaccines. Odds-ratio modeling showed 549 percent higher autism-associated conditions and 54 percent more childhood cancer. Kaplan-Meier analysis indicated 43 percent of vaccinated children free of chronic illness by age 10 versus 83 percent unvaccinated. The reanalysis, presented at a Senate hearing, noted original methodological limitations for rare outcomes and follow-up times. Mainstream outlets describe the reanalysis as potentially misleading due to small unvaccinated sample sizes and confounding factors like healthcare access.
The FDA is considering a black box warning for COVID-19 vaccines amid VAERS reports of 38,913 deaths as of December 5, citing myocarditis and pericarditis risks with label updates for heart damage in young males. A leaked memo confirmed review of 10 child deaths expanding to adults, while a Senate hearing revealed downplayed 2021 fatal cases. Children’s Health Defense petitioned to revoke Pfizer and Moderna licenses for misbranding; the FDA must respond in 180 days amid 101,000 public comments. Health experts note such risks are rare and lower than those from COVID-19 infection, with benefits generally outweighing harms per peer-reviewed studies.
Economy
Fermi America’s stock fell 50 percent after a tenant terminated a $150 million lease for the 11-gigawatt Project Matador data center in Texas. The site secured permits for 6 gigawatts of gas turbine power and NRC approval for four AP1000 reactors, with access to millions of gallons of water daily. Negotiations continue with tenants including Palantir amid local opposition to energy and water use. Some analysts view the market reaction as an overreaction given strong demand for AI facilities and ongoing tenant discussions.
On Thursday, Oracle shares fell 16 percent, losing $100 billion in market value, after $12 billion quarterly capital expenditures and $50 billion projected for 2026, turning free cash flow negative at $10 billion. Credit default swaps widened to 140 basis points and leverage hit 3.4 times after $18 billion issuance. Management plans debt and vendor financing for under $100 billion needs while exploring “bring your own chips” to maintain investment-grade ratings. By Friday, shares rebounded after denying data center delays for OpenAI, confirming milestones on track including 96,000 Nvidia chips at the first Texas site. A report claimed U.S. completions in 2028 instead of 2027 due to shortages, affecting a $300 billion contract. Oracle stated timelines were jointly agreed with OpenAI, countering supply chain concerns raised in the report.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency found nine major U.S. banks debanked industries including oil and gas, firearms, private prisons, payday lending, tobacco, adult entertainment, political action committees, and digital assets from 2020 to 2023 based on ESG criteria beyond financial risks. A Trump executive order review identified political and religious barriers, with Comptroller Jonathan Gould citing market power misuse and potential Justice Department referrals. Banks maintain such restrictions align with risk management rather than bias, aiming to serve law-abiding customers broadly.
Lastly, a Century Foundation survey showed 34 percent of U.S. voters skipped meals to save money, rising to 54 percent under 30, while 29 percent delayed medical care and 24 percent postponed medications. Additionally, 64 percent switched to cheaper groceries and 48 percent used savings for expenses, impacting low-income, Black, Hispanic, and female groups hardest. Consumer confidence hit a 17-month low, foreclosures rose 21 percent in November, and business optimism fell to 28 percent amid food prices tripling for ground beef in 15 years and Wisconsin soybeans dropping from $14.50 to $9.30 per bushel. Some reports suggest potential relief from slowing inflation in 2025, though affordability strains persist for many households.
Geopolitics
Russia’s Central Bank has sued Euroclear for blocking 185 billion euros in frozen assets, seeking compensation for management losses. This aligns with EU plans to seize profits from 260 billion euros immobilized since the 2022 Ukraine invasion to fund Ukraine, aiming for 90 billion euros over two years via emergency powers supported by Germany and Spain. Belgium raised economic concerns, the European Central Bank warned of euro confidence erosion, and the U.S. opposed the moves. Euroclear allocated 2024 profits to Ukraine aid after three years of confiscation discussions. EU leaders view the lawsuit as an attempt to derail funding for Ukraine, while critics warn of risks to global financial trust.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a phone call on economic and energy projects. This followed U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan tanker under international law, with plans for more interceptions of vessels carrying Iranian oil. Oil prices rose to Brent at $62.35 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate at $58.46. Venezuela’s production halved to 1 million barrels daily under sanctions, risking Russian Caribbean routes. Venezuela condemned the seizure as international piracy, while analysts suggest the actions strain U.S.-Venezuela ties without prompting direct Russian intervention.
Privacy & Surveillance
Tether launched QVAC Health, aggregating wearable and app data into an encrypted offline dashboard using on-device AI for analyzing activity, nutrition, symptoms, and medications. It employs peer-to-peer downloads and computer-vision for calorie estimates from photos, correlating recovery and sleep patterns without servers. Future updates include Bluetooth connections bypassing APIs. The fitness-tracker market projects growth from $52.29 billion in 2024 to $189.98 billion by 2032. Some discussions raise concerns about regulatory scrutiny given Tether’s cryptocurrency background, despite privacy claims.
US Politics
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1312 limiting federal immigration enforcement in courthouses, hospitals, and schools, prohibiting civil arrests near court proceedings and restricting health information sharing. Schools cannot disclose immigration status unless required, with legal remedies for violations and false imprisonment. The Department of Homeland Security called it unconstitutional, citing Illinois’s release of 1,768 criminal immigrants despite federal detainers this year. Supporters highlight the bill’s role in protecting access to essential services for immigrant communities.
Energy
Boom Supersonic adapted jet engine technology for AI data centers, unveiling a natural gas turbine generating 42 megawatts per unit without water cooling. The U.S. Department of Energy projects 100 gigawatts of new capacity needed by 2030. Morgan Stanley estimates a 47-gigawatt shortfall over three years despite 25 gigawatts incoming from natural gas. Boom secured a 1.21-gigawatt order and $1.3 billion backlog in 90 days, planning 100 units annually by 2030 for 4 gigawatts. The technology derives from supersonic jet turbines. The U.S. built two nuclear reactors in recent decades versus 29 underway in China. Skeptics note limitations in scalability against nuclear alternatives and potential environmental opposition to natural gas reliance.
Sources
Jet Engines to Power AI Data Centers: Boom Supersonic’s Turbine Lifeline
Why don’t we just take a supersonic jet engine and screw it into the ground? Thankfully, there’s a company for that.
Tether Launches QVAC Health: Privacy-First Platform with On-Device AI for Wearables
Tether has launched a new platform that aggregates data from multiple wearables and wellness apps into a single, locally processed dashboard, aiming to give users control over their biometric information.
Reanalysis Exposes Hidden Risks: Vaccinated Children Sicker in All 22 Chronic Diseases, Per Henry Ford Study
Our reanalysis shows that vaccinated children were sicker in all 22 chronic disease categories listed
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Limiting Federal Immigration Enforcement in Courthouses, Hospitals, and Schools
“With my signature today, we are protecting people and institutions that belong here in Illinois,”
Putin Reaffirms Maduro Support as US Gears Up for More Venezuelan Oil Tanker Seizures
Putin expressed solidarity with the Venezuelan people and reaffirmed his support for the Maduro government’s policy of safeguarding national interests and sovereignty amid mounting external pressure.
Oracle’s Epic Plunge Echoes Dot-Com Bust as CDS Soars to Lehman-Era Peaks
Oracle Plunges Most Since Dot Com Bubble, CDS Blow Out To Lehman Crisis Levels
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OCC Report: Nine Major Banks Engaged in ‘Inappropriate’ Debanking of Controversial Industries
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a report saying that the nine largest lenders in the U.S. made “inappropriate distinctions” that it used to restrict services among certain customers.
Russia Sues Euroclear in Preemptive Strike Against EU’s Frozen Asset Grab for Ukraine
Russian Central Bank Sues Euroclear As EU Tries To Ram Through Assets Seizure
Oracle Shares Surge on Denial of OpenAI Data Center Delays
Oracle told Reuters there are no delays to sites required for contractual commitments with OpenAI and that all milestones remain on track.
Fermi Stock Plunges 50% as First Tenant Abandons Trump-Named Texas Data Center Project
Fermi Craters 50% After Losing First Tenant For Its Massive Texas Data Center
America’s Cost-of-Living Nightmare: Skipping Meals and Medical Care Hits Record Highs
Large segments of the U.S. population are now going without the essentials because the cost of living has become so oppressive.
FDA Considers Black Box Warning for COVID Vaccines Amid Mounting Safety Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may add a “black box” warning to the COVID-19 vaccines, CNN reported today.
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: ZeroHedge, Morgan Stanley, OilPrice.com, Reuters, Cryptopolitan, STAT News, Scientific American, National Immigrant Justice Center, Rymond_Inc, Bank Policy Institute, and Financial Times.
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